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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 635.73 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 635.73 and 329.94 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 635.73 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/635.73 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 635.73 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 209,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,752.76/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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